Veterinary Technician

Acadia Veterinary Hospital; Bar Harbor (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition support

Referral bonuses

Paid parental leave

PTO

Employee discounts

Uniform allowance

Health insurance

Job summary

Acadia Veterinary Hospital is seeking an Experienced or Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our dedicated team. You’ll provide high-quality nursing care, support surgeries, and help deliver exceptional patient experiences in a four-day workweek.

We offer a competitive, experience-based salary, 401(k) matching, tuition support, paid time off, and a strong emphasis on teamwork and professional growth within a supportive hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed veterinary technician (LVT) or eligible for licensure.
• Experience assisting with exams, treatments, and surgical procedures.
• Knowledge of anesthesia monitoring and patient recovery.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with patient exams and treatments.
• Support surgical procedures and anesthesia monitoring.
• Safely restrain and handle patients.
• Provide compassionate, high-quality nursing care.
• Perform diagnostic testing and process laboratory samples.
• Educate clients and help them feel confident in their pets’ care.
• Collaborate with veterinarians and teammates to provide exceptional patient care.
• Maintain accurate and complete medical records.

Skills

Experienced veterinary technician

Anesthesia monitoring

Nursing care

Client communication

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Job description

Who we are:

Acadia Veterinary Hospital is Hiring an Experienced or Licensed Veterinary Technician!

Position Details

• Role: Experienced or Licensed Veterinary Technician
• Status: Full-time
• Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
• Schedule: Four x ten-hour shifts

Benefits Highlights

• Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
• Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee discounts
• Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance
• Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program

Looking for a veterinary technician role where outstanding patient care, teamwork, and keeping a cool head are all part of the culture?

We’re building something special at Acadia Veterinary Hospital, and this is your chance to be part of it! We’re looking for an Experienced or Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our dedicated team and help us continue providing exceptional care to pets and the people who love them.

At Acadia Veterinary Hospital, we believe that to care for our patients, we also have to care for each other. We’ve created a supportive, fun environment where camaraderie, learning, and growth are encouraged. You’ll practice excellent medicine alongside exceptional people while enjoying consistent scheduling and a four-day workweek that gives you time for life outside the hospital.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Enjoy a four-day workweek and consistent scheduling
• Build a healthy work-life balance while doing work you love
• Join a supportive and fun veterinary team
• Work with teammates who believe teamwork and cool heads prevail
• Celebrate birthdays, new babies, anniversaries, and the life events that matter
• Receive mentoring and support as you grow and advance your career
• Broaden your skills through exposure to exotic medicine and anesthesia
• Build experience with dental radiography and laser therapy
• Use your veterinary skills to make a difference in your community
• Work in an environment where the right cattitude makes anything pawsible

What You’ll Do

• Assist veterinarians with patient exams and treatments
• Support surgical procedures and anesthesia monitoring
• Safely restrain and handle patients
• Provide compassionate, high-quality nursing care
• Perform diagnostic testing and process laboratory samples
• Assist with radiographs and diagnostic imaging
• Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed
• Monitor patients and communicate changes in condition to the medical team
• Maintain accurate and complete medical records
• Educate clients and help them feel confident in their pets’ care
• Collaborate with veterinarians and teammates to provide exceptional patient care
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and efficient hospital environment

What You’ll Bring

• Previous veterinary technician experience or current veterinary technician licensure
• Strong patient care and technical skills
• Experience assisting with exams, treatments, and surgical procedures
• Knowledge of anesthesia monitoring and patient recovery
• Comfort with diagnostic testing and radiography
• Strong animal handling and restraint skills
• Knowledge of medication and vaccine administration
• Excellent client communication and education skills
• A positive attitude and passion for veterinary medicine
• The ability to stay calm and focused in a busy hospital environment
• A team-first mindset and willingness to support your coworkers
• An eagerness to learn and broaden your veterinary skill set
• A willingness to celebrate your teammates and the milestones that matter

Benefits You Can’t Beat

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• State license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Acadia Veterinary Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.